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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1911

Page

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Great Temperance Convention to Meet in Indianapolis

A large crowd from Indiana will attend the Omnib partisan Convention of Temperance voters in Indianapolis next Tuesday December 5. Delegations travel by Lake Erie Western or I U T lines, with sea led trains returning same night. Prominent speakers from major parties will attend, opposing legalized saloons and signaling a strong turn in the anti saloon campaign.

Indianapolis Weo Indiana Omni-partisan Convention of Temperance Voters Lake Erie & Western U. T Tadiaud

No Foreign Population in Russaiv Jle Town

The town of Russaiv Jle, with about a thousand residents, has no colored residents and no foreign born inhabitants. It notes twenty years since a colored family lived there, and the last foreigner, a German, died years ago with his family moving to Frankfort.

Russaiv.Jle Frankfort

Thompson Humbert Wedding at Quaker Indiana

Thompson and Humbert wed at Rev. Frank Stefford home in Quaker Indiana. King Robert H. Thompson and Elsie A. Humbert, both from New London area, exchanged vows in a simple ceremony. They will reside on a farm two miles west of New London after December 1.

Frank Stefford Quaker Indiana Robert H. Thompson Belle Thompson Mise Elsie AM. Humbert A. H. Humbert New London Russiaville Mrs Thompson

Wounded Fugitive Shot While Breaching Home Search

Wm Bayer a Delphi fugitive wanted for assault on Delphi Marshal Jacob Metz was fatally shot at the home of J A Porter northwest of Kokomo. After escaping pursuit Bayer was wounded by Officer Rowland as he attempted to flee and died Tuesday in Kokomo detention hospital.

Wm. Bayer Delphi J. A. Porter Kokomo Bayer Jacob Metz Howard County J.A. Porter Sherif Jackson Thomas Rowland Jackson Baver Yonu

Fatal shooting of 12 year old Ridnour by playmate in Forest

Arthur Ridnour, son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Ridnour, was fatally wounded Sunday afternoon by an accidental discharge of a 22 rifle held by another boy named Pollock. The bullet passed through eleven intestinal perforations and he died Monday night after surgery. Funeral held in Forest.

Arthur Ridnour Sherman Ridnour Forest Pollock Huber Pollock Ridnour

Interurban progress speeds along amid renewed work

The Gordon and Hadley gangs have left, new workers fill in, and rail construction from Kokomo west to Michigantown progresses. A derrick car lays rails alongside the Clover Leaf line, accelerating placement and spiking. If weather stays fair for three to four weeks, the line may be ready by mid winter.

Gordon and Hadley Kokomo Michigantown

Couple Ties the Knot in Kokomo Rural Nuptials

Miss Cora M. Uphaus daughter of Henry and Mrs Uphaus and Mr Guy Routh were married Saturday morning in Kokomo. The bride wore pale blue messaline and the groom a black suit. The couple will reside in Sims and begin housekeeping, with friends extending congratulations. The groom is brother of John Routh of Russiaville.

Cora M. Uphaus Henry and Alrs. Uphane Guy Routh Kokomo Eastern Howard Sims John Routh Russiaville

Baptist Church Schedule Preaching on Sundays and Meetings

The Baptist church holds preaching on the first and third Sundays each month. Sunday School starts at 10:00 A.M. and a Young People's meeting at 6:00 P.M. Prayer meeting occurs every Thursday evening. Rev. H. T. Minnis, Pastor.

Suntay School

Christian Church Services and Prayer Meeting Schedule

Christian Church announces preaching on the second and fourth Sundays and a prayer meeting every Thursday. Sunday School begins at 3 p m. Everyone is invited to attend. C A Johnson is the pastor.

M. E. Church Announces Sunday Services and Junior League

Sunday School begins at 9 45 with a preaching service Sunday evening. The Junior League meets each Thursday at 4 00 PM. All are invited to attend. J Francis Lutey is the pastor.

Bitter Cry of The Editor

The piece laments the editor as a public target and notes the town’s reliance on newspapers for truth and scandal. It contrasts praise and condemnation, criticizing how press coverage affects individuals and society.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.S Earnest Eakins the Jeweler Russiaville, Ind Gifford's Harness Shop H. H. Gifford C. J. Reed Ance Voters P.m Thompson-Humbert William Bayer Chaffeur Sherman Ridener Suhre Sims and Ruddell Ridnor Fureral Ceme Tery Cstes Christian Church Services C. A. Johnson M. E. Church Services A Wu J. Francis Lutey Bridge Whist Club
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